PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission th News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 445 12 St., S.W. Internet: https://www.fcc.gov Washington, D.C. 20554 TTY: 1-888-835-5322 DA 20-699 Released: July 1, 2020 ENFORCEMENT BUREAU ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR MVPDS TO FILE EEO PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORTS (FCC FORM 396-C) AND IDENTIFIES THOSE THAT MUST RESPOND TO SUPPLEMENTARY INVESTIGATION QUESTIONS Pursuant to Section 76.77 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR § 76.77, by September 30 of each year multichannel video program distributors (MVPDs) must file with the Commission an FCC Form 396-C, MultiChannel Video Programming Distributor EEO Program Annual Report, for employment units with six or more full-time employees. By this Notice, we remind MVPDs of this recurring obligation, provide details on the filing process, and identify those MVPDs that must complete the Supplementary Investigation Sheet portion of the form. Filers that need additional time to submit the form may request an extension of time by e-mail to
[email protected]. Form 396-C can be accessed via the electronic filing system on the Commission’s website at: https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbsmenu.hts. Paper versions of the form will not be accepted unless accompanied by an appropriate request for waiver of the electronic filing requirement. Such waivers will not be routinely granted. The requesting party must plead with particularity the facts and circumstances warranting the relief sought. Instructions for use of the electronic filing system are available in the CDBS User’s Guide, which can be accessed at https://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/forms/prod/cdbs_ug.htm.